Board Converting News, June 21, 2021

BoardConverting Serving the North American Corrugated and Folding Carton Industries for 37 years June 21, 2021 VOL. 37, NO. 25

Volk Packaging Succeeds Via Continuous Improvement BY REBECCA RENDON Biddeford, Maine based Volk Packaging is a third-generation, fami- ly-owned packaging company that designs, manufactures and dis- tributes high quality corrugated and foam products throughout New England. Owner Derek Volk, along with his wife and Communications

WHAT’S INSIDE FBA Chairman Cathy Foley: It Was A Year Like No Other 10 OSHA Releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard WestRock’s Sewell To Keynote At SuperCorrExpo 2021 38 Bobst Unveils Latest Solutions For The Packaging Industry 6 x x 8 x x 12 x x 26 x x With a 50-year history of excellence, and over a half-million square feet under roof, and a complete suite of equipment, products and solutions in its multiple state-of-the-art facilities, Kampack Inc. (formerly known as Mannkraft) is one of the leading indepen- dent corrugated packaging producers in the Northeastern United States. Kampack Closing NJ Facility, To Open New Company In DE Kampack Inc. is closing its facility in Newark New Jersey, according to a federal WARN notice, potentially costing nearly 100 workers their jobs. The company said in the notice that up to 97 employees face termination by the end of August as the company ceases oper- ations. However, the notice said a new com- pany, Delaware Corrugated Packaging, would be created in Dover, Delaware, and Kampack expects 20-22 of its workers to accept em- ployment there. The notice said jobs and benefits would be unchanged for transferring employees, but salary rates would be “slightly lower” for hourly workers. Union workers would receive benefits including vacation pay, severance and pension rights, among others. Non-union workers would also receive certain benefits, including severance.

Director Amy Volk, shared the story of how their focus on continuous improvement has allowed them to grow their business, pursue new markets and expand their capabilities. Equipment & Automation In September 2020, Volk installed a new JS 1228 50-inch flexo fold- er gluer with rotary die cutter. “We have the first JS machine in the country and that’s something we are really proud of,” said Derek. The investment in the JS 1228 has paid off. Volk said that the print quality is flawless and the color printing has allowed the company to pursue new markets, such as e-commerce. “The increase in efficiency since the installation, has been massive,” added Amy. “An order that used to take four to five hours, now takes less than an hour. It’s amazing what we are able to pump out with the new machine.” Also included in the nearly $4.5m investment was the ancillary equipment, including Automatän AutoFeed and AutoStak robots, Sys- tec Conveyor and an upgraded waste scrap system. “The AutoFeed has been running great with nearly zero downtime. CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 Derek and Amy Volk of Biddeford, Maine based Volk Packaging

Machinery and Handling for the Corrugated Board Industry

Machinery and Handling for the Corrugated Board Industry

AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser.

REGION E. Coast Midwest Southeast Southwest

42# Kraft liner

26# Semi-Chem. Medium

$1005.00-1010.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1050.00-1060.00 $1023.00-1032.00

Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del.

$940.00-990.00 $955.00-975.00 $955.00-975.00 $955.00-975.00 $975.00-995.00 $958.00-978.00

West Coast U.S. Average

SHEET PRICES BY REGION (AVERAGE) Per 1MSF, local delivery included, 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. Sheets

E. Coast Midwest South-SW S. CA N.CA/WA-OR US Aver.

200# 275#

$62.26

$72.05

$62.69 $82.80

$85.35 119.54

$73.13 101.29

97.32

99.89

90.86

113.65

OYSTER UP-CHARGE 8.34

8.34

8.34

8.34

8.34

8.34

275# DBL-WALL 350# DBL-WALL

107.46 118.45

114.69 129.32

116.54 137.25 117.82 145.56

141.08 148.46

122.76 131.80

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CANADIAN SHEET PRICES (AVERAGE) In Canadian Dollars, per 1MSF, local delivery included, under 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. 200# 275# Oyster UC 275#DW 350#DW $78.56 $99.18 $9.00 $96.32 $105.83 CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton.

42# Kraft Liner 26#

Semi-Chem Medium

East West

$970.00

$960.00 $995.00

$1,015.00

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AICC Releases 2021 Sales Compensation Report

Core Competency

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has re- leased its 12th Independent Sales Compensation Report. Based on a survey conducted over the last few months, it is the most comprehensive survey of key sales compen- sation salaries and benefits being paid by independent corrugator plants and sheets plants in the United States. This report received >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48

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